Diethyl Phosphite Flame Retardant Intermediate from Japan
Diethyl phosphite used to synthesize phosphorus-based flame retardants for textiles and plastics. Classified HTS 2920.22.00.00 as phosphite ester essential for organophosphorus polymer additives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include REACH Annex XVII flame retardant documentation if EU origin
• Verify P-content analysis (23-24%); variance indicates mixture classification
• Large volume imports (>20MT) require EPA pre-manufacture notification